Burning River Blast - 2026
South Cuyahoga Sportsmens' Association
presents the 2026
BURNING RIVER BLAST
Level II IDPA Match
The match will include 7 scenario stages and 1 warmup stage. The match will have a capacity to accommodate 140 shooters. Round count will be around 140. The match will include a match tee shirt and an after-the-match meal.
Staff will shoot on Saturday, competitors on Saturday and Sunday.
(There will be a limited number of slots for competitors on the Saturday squads.)
Here are a few important notes:
1. Registration will be on Practiscore.com
2. Match fee is $115, Juniors fee is $85, which will include a match tee shirt and a hot meal at the end of match.
3. “Serpa” type holsters are not allowed in this match due to club rules.
4. All registrations become final when the match closes on May 25th.
5. Only classification changes will accepted after May 25th as necessary.
6. You must be a current member of IDPA with a current classification to shoot the match. The current IDPA and Match Administration rules will apply to this match. It is the responsibility of the shooter to know and follow those rules and to ensure a current IDPA membership and classification.
7. Competitors will complete the match in one day. Staff shoots Saturday (We do have spots for a few competitors to shoot on a Saturday squad).
8. Per IDPA rules, SIG P320 in all models or variants WILL NOT be permitted.
9. Equipment check and sign in begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 9:30 a.m. The shooters’ meeting starts at 9:40 a.m. and First Shots start at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive early to ensure you go through equipment check and sign in before the shooters’ meeting, which all shooters must attend to be allowed to shoot the match.
10. We operate a cold range. Loaded firearms are prohibited on our property unless the person is actively shooting a course of fire during the match.
11. Please see the match book after it is issued for further information. Please follow us on Facebook for match updates and more information.
Make checks payable to:
S.C.S.A.
Mail checks to:
Burning River Blast
c/o Lee Hover
4280 Bryenton Rd.
Litchfield, Ohio 44253
Refund Policy: The match will refund paid registration fees if requested by email to: [email protected] on or before May 25, 2026.
After May 25, 2026, NO REFUNDS will be issued.
NO DIVISION CHANGES AFTER MAY 25TH.
Classification changes can be made. Please contact us as soon as you can with any Classification changes.
QUALITY INN MEDINA
For any participants who would like to spend more time in the Medina area. We have made arrangements with the Quality Inn Medina for a special rate of $60 per night plus tax.
The Quality Inn is located near the intersection of Interstate I-71 and Route 18, at 2850 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. Phone 234-343-0125. Mention the Burning River Blast to get the rate.
Other nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn. These hotels are located approximately 25 minutes from South Cuyahoga Sportsmens.
Area Campgrounds: Willow Lake Park, Maple Lakes Campgroud, Pier-Lon Park.
You will find casual dining nearby. (Bob Evans, Waffle House, On Tap Sports, etc.) You may also want to visit the Medina Square for local restaurants. (P.J. McIntyre, Farmers Table, JoJo's, Sully's Irish Pub) to name a few.
These are approximately 15 minutes from the South Cuyahoga grounds.
For Registration or Squadding questions please email: [email protected]
Awards: After the end of the match, a hot meal will be served to the match shooters and staff. Immediately after that we will hand out awards. If you win an award but cannot be present after the match, we will mail it to you.
Match Director:
Bill Masler A35403 216-577-3556
Stats and Scoring:
John LaRiche A46628, 216-233-6137